Stocking up with supplies aboard my Narrowboat [Ep 49]

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Ahoy, thanks for watching everyone! Don't forget if you would like to try Y Foods then use the link Pirate10 to get 10% off! bit.ly/thenarrowboatpirate_yfoodUK

[@beverleypearson1712]

Just loving yer back on the 'Peak Forest'! Take care lovely lady..... Ps: Me little 'Jackery' is FAB!X

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

@@beverleypearson1712 ahoy! I’m currently on the River Weaver … this video was a couple of months ago now … I do a new one every Thursday 😄 I’m so glad you are enjoying your jackery, I use mine all the time 😄🏴‍☠️

[@clairehill408]

Heidi, we watch you every night as only recently found your channel. You are such a joy and we love your videos. Keep up the brilliant work. It's made my husband so homesick for UK. We are in Oz

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thank you 😃🏴‍☠️

[@andyrbush]

I love seeing the 'inclement' weather and real life on the cut. And the video ends where you are tucked up in the cabin with the fire toasting you is so cozy.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thank you 😄🏴‍☠️

[@robtheplod]

I like the way you give the impression you use the trolley for buying shopping etc, when really we know its main use is getting rid of empty bottles..... :)

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂😂 shhhhhhhh

[@kirstenmadsen2628]

Yeah it looked a bit heavy on the way out 🤪🤪🤔😘🤗

[@kellyheywood503]

Lol that too funny ! do you recycle them hey no one would ever know shhh keep it a secret I thought you used it for shopping lol lol .

[@kellyheywood503]

I have a vision granny trolleys along the tow path and hey nobody knows what’s in them lol lol

[@lakeshoregraduate]

Love the "horse bridges"... how clever... need more of them.

[@SkrzypczykBass]

I'm usually a whisky person but your liking of the Dead Man's Finger Spiced Rum has prompted me to get the rum selection pack at Tesco so I can give it a try😅 I'll be cheers-ing you on my catch-up binge session later!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Cheers 😄🏴‍☠️🥃

[@SkrzypczykBass]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate Wahey!

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

9:30 “arghh, so I managed to pull me self off...” 🙂🐿🌈❤️

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂

[@davidsedlickas8222]

Good day Heidi I hope you're doing well. I love your granny trolley not caring what it looks like it serves a great purpose. And yes I agree corner shops won't be helpful in providing you with a nutritional balanced diet so it's important to be thinking I guess what you eat. Very frustrating to keep grounding on occasions I am sure. Look after yourself keep safe warm dry and virus free.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks again for your lovely comment David… yes I couldn’t cope without my granny trolley 😂🏴‍☠️

[@lakeshoregraduate]

Watching your video, while sitting in a chair on rollers... found myself across the room, trying to help you back out of the mud.... See...we're all in there w/you and for you.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Awww thank you Jane 😄🏴‍☠️

[@kellyheywood503]

That horn 😂 love it

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂

[@michaelpilling9659]

Hello Heidi - greetings from Poland The open sequence of torrential rain made me think this video was going to be a wet one. As luck would have it, the weather changed and I enjoyed shopping with you and your granny trolley. Onto The Peak Forest - sorry you got stuck but the place you eventually managed to moor up, looked beautiful with lovely views. Miss Muscles! carrying the coal - great to see boating from all sides. I noticed one of your new pirate crew came from NB "Boondoogle". This is a beer made by Ringwood Brewery in The New Forest in Hampshire. I lived in Ringwood from 1989 to 2005 and used to drink Boondoogle a lot. Small world! A wondeful video full of laughter, fun, hard work, worries, alcahol and smiles. Absolutley fantastic. Stay safe please

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Michael 😄🏴‍☠️ Boondoogle sounds like a fabulous beer 🍺

[@CatCityAlan]

I love the Peak Forest no matter what the weather

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

The next video is in bright sunshine … I just need to edit it all together for next week 😄🏴‍☠️

[@prwoolrich]

Thank goodness for Asda and Aldi I know you'd like to support the smaller shops but like you say they can't compete glad the glamorous shopping trolley is a bonus.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂 yes I get really excited when I can get to a big supermarket 😂🏴‍☠️

[@angelakershaw4109]

Glad you show the 'not so nice' bits of narrowboating. Some don't and it can give the viewers a rose tinted view! And especially as some folk will be think of living on a narrowboat. We don't live on our boat but spend the spring /summer, as well as another time of the year that takes our fancy. We also had problems getting in up there and our bum stuck out too! Love the videos BTW.

[@angelakershaw4109]

Forgot to add that you can't beat a 'sholley'.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Angela, there have been a few boats grounding recently as the water levels are low, hence the pumps and why they have shut the locks so many days a week… but I like to show it all as it’s the joys of boating 😂😂🏴‍☠️

[@captaindave47]

I know what you meen about finding a supermarket after having to use small shops for ages, it reminds me of a time I was on the Dutch canals I moored about 3 miles outside a big town and took my bike to explore, I saw a Lidl and was so delighted so got a trolley and went and did a big shop getting all the great things I had missed. I filled 4 shopping bags and came outside only to remember I was on my bike, what a struggle I had balancing all my shopping on the bike and I had to push it the 3 miles back, I was knackered when I got back to the boat. It's not all Gin and Tonic on the aft deck.😃

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂 we take so many things for granted 😂

[@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS]

Super viewing again. Thank you

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😄🏴‍☠️

[@sadzasnake1755]

See I watch your blog and in seconds I’m smiling snd chuckling to myself. I honestly don’t see the dull weather as being a disadvantage. England is consistently beautiful no matter the weather. I still would be happy to trade Aus for the boat life. Just love what I see. Maybe it’s the Anglo Saxon in me. Something magical about That Mud Island. It’s just different snd alluring. Heidi keep smiling gorgeous and as always I look forward to seeing you again next week. Take care and God Bless always. Ken Australia 🇦🇺

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks so much Ken… next weeks video is in glorious sunshine 😃🏴‍☠️ I just need to edit it all together now 😂

[@sadzasnake1755]

I can’t wait to see it. Enjoy Heidi . Have a wonderful weekend. Keep safe

[@suebt8794]

Granny trolley could be good for hiding body parts after crew rebel....

[@suebt8794]

You are marvellous x Wouldn't you like a little Pudding of your own? Don't you ever get lonely?

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Puddin lived onboard with me for 9 of his 13 years … I would absolutely love another to be honest 😄🏴‍☠️

[@richardjensen6753]

Would it be an idea to start a "Guerrilla gardening" movement amongst your fellow narrow boaters? You could plant small/tiny (a couple of square feet) plots along the canals, back off the tow paths, start a Facebook page giving locations to keep track of what/where. Maybe coordinate good locations for sun/shade loving plants and who planted what. As folks pass by, they could plant/weed/care/harvest the plants and give updates on various plots. Also give folks another activity while boating and offer up a bit food every now and then. Just a thought!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

There are lots of veggies and herbs grown all along the towpaths on the Rochdale canal in Todmorden … Google incredible edible Todmorden … it was fab seeing it a few years ago … the problem is however that The canal and river trust pay contractors now and they come and chop everything down without a care in the world … for it to work it needs to be like Todmorden where the local councils are onboard and maintenance takes place… everything has gone Health and Safety mad now 😞

[@richardjensen6753]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate Well I was thinking more in the wooded areas where you could get back off of the tow path, beyond where they normally "tend" to the tow path. Of coarse you couldn't make a cultivated plot, you'd just have to make it like one or two plants and not really disturb the soil, just make it "look" like it just came up on it's own. A potato here and there, a clump of onions two trees over,,,,,

[@NarrowboatWill]

Lovely canal that. I tried mooring there but couldn't get my arse end in. Some lovely views. Hope the sun comes out for you Mrs. Take very very good care...

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Will and you too 😃🏴‍☠️

[@garyb47]

Heidi, that Granny Trolley adds at least 30 years to your looks !! It makes you look almost 60.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂 it’s the ultimate fashion accessory - All the kids will be wanting them soon 😂

[@Goodchappy]

Heidi, you are the only Canal Vlogger I watch every week now. When I used to go on the Norfolk broads with my parents, when we used to get stuck on the mud, we would rock the boat from side to side, which often set us free.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks for watching, I feel honoured hahaa 😃🏴‍☠️ there are lots of problems on the Peak at the moment with water levels unfortunately hence the water pumping in and them shutting both Marple and Bosley locks a few days each week … I was stuck on rocks not mud 😞 there are lots of boats getting grounded at the moment …. it’s just I show it all 😂😂

[@Goodchappy]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate rocks!!! Noooo

[@brianfraser2495]

Your boat likely had a shallow vee shaped bottom but narrowboats have a flat bottom so it probably would not work as well.

[@lovelyskull3483]

Thank you for this video. Your boat looks so cozy.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️

[@weezerr2d283]

Thanks for the video…I see long way to shopping 🛍 but walk good for your heart ❤️…stay safe and take care !!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you and yes it did have my heart pumping 😂😂

[@beckyskye6708]

Love the trolley 🌹 people miss out when they don't use it.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

It’s also a fashion statement …. All the kids will be wanting them soon 😂😂

[@beckyskye6708]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate you can start a new trend...travels with trolley... wearing today her glorious tartan skirts...her Man United full gear....her day at the races... with full bling an sparkles....Rum stickers...from around the world......an on an on.....🌹

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

@@beckyskye6708 😂😂😂😂

[@carolinefiler5506]

There great those trollies hold quite a bit. Hope you take your empties back when shopping so much easier. Bless you as you said 3rd time lucky. Take care enjoy.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Caroline 😃🏴‍☠️

[@davidhammond8239]

Love the horn

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂

[@brodie2711]

Thank you for that one Heidi, as always very enjoyable, especially when you show us the way things are. As you know I'm disabled but I do try and get out and about as much as possible. I and my friend won £300 In the pub quiz and we celebrated a little bit too much with the Vodka and Beer chasers, I'm just glad I can't be arrested for driving my mobility scooter whilst being over the limit. All the best Heidi ♥

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Wow well done Stephen! That’s fabulous on the Quiz …. I hope you are not too hungover today 😂😂

[@petersimms4982]

Poor lil Luvvy :)

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂😂😂

[@johnw8626]

Hi Hiedi found your channel a few days ago and I have now watched all your episodes.A perfect mix of humour, info znd insight etc. A perfect balance. I have been full timing in my motorhome for the last ten years, so there's quite a lot a can relate to. Keep up the great work. John

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Ahoy John! Thanks for watching 😄🏴‍☠️ you are living the dream too by the sounds of it 😄

[@chuckcorris2392]

You are so resilient…

[@dawndietz4654]

Love the high style trolley❤️. I do like that you show the reality of your life and the joy that you have in living on the canal❤️. Hoping the sun came out for you this week so you can enjoy the views🌸. Sail on Captain!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Oooh it’s been gorgeous! I even got the drone up for a bit … I just have the edit all the footage together for next week now 😂😂🏴‍☠️

[@alanlake5220]

Got to love the old, canal bridges, love'em, love'em love'em . As i come from the flatlands of the Norfolk Broads, i do not know much about the north west of england and the area you come from, so i'm getting a geography and Rum lesson all in one . Ohhh Arrrr

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Cheers Alan 😄🏴‍☠️

[@annmaulder4106]

Moist, one of my favourite words,, Yfood, like dining at the Y ? I think him indoors likes it as much as me.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I did giggle to myself when I made the thumbnail to this video 😂 I’m loving the Y foods, I’ve a cupboard full with a 9 month date 😂 great for my lunch on a long cruise, it saves me trying to moor up to make a sandwich 😂😂🏴‍☠️

[@raymaulder7383]

Blushing, of course I do!!!!

[@yeoldfart8762]

You always look spiffy trolley or not. My 4 year old daughter, my niece and I took a 2 hour drive south to the Alaska Range and did a tundra hike. Sunny day, just enough breeze to cool us. No mosquitoes 🥳 very steep walk. Lots of tundra flowers. Now send us some of your rain. It’s be at least 3 weeks with no rain though it would be nice to keep the Crab Apple blossoms on the tree for couple more days.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I wish I could send you some rain 😂😂 it’s beating hard on the roof tonight …. That walk and the flowers sounds amazing 😃🏴‍☠️

[@michaelwootton9713]

We really enjoy watching your channel you make us both laugh and we think your music is excellent, downloaded some from apple, thank you

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thanks Michael that means a lot 😄🏴‍☠️ Cheers

[@Tandan.]

best vlog you have done so far

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂 thanks Tandan, I just record it how it is and sometimes nothing much happens but that’s life 😂😆🏴‍☠️

[@michaelhibbert4393]

Enjoyed your vlog Heidi…..thank you 💋

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks for watching Mike 😄🏴‍☠️

[@phillipsharpe6459]

Nothing worse than getting your bottom stuck, 👍🤣, I'm definitely getting as bad as you , 😂😂👍

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂😂

[@jimmcintosh9045]

Branston beans my favourite!!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Yes they are very tasty 😄🏴‍☠️

[@Isee238]

MOIST YOUR FAVOURITE WORD !! 👍🤩

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂🏴‍☠️

[@mabelmabel2954]

Lovely to see Nautilus the uniquely converted bantock ..not seen her for many years

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

There are some crackers up here 😃🏴‍☠️

[@lizhaydon2250]

The trolley is the best.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😂😂

[@lindamorrell3677]

We have just completed the Peak Forest on our NB which is also deep drafted and tried 3 times in the same spot and gave it up. Travelled to the 2nd swing bride before moorin up

[@juliafletcher6387]

Have never been able to get on with the normal woolly hat look so decided to try out a slouchy beanie....you model them so well....(a fashion icon if not so much a trolley icon)

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Hahaha thanks Julia …I love my hats as I’ve not had my hair cut for months so it’s a right mess 😂 plus they keep me nice and warm 🏴‍☠️

[@greyheron9971]

thank you for the neutral tip xx

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks for watching 😄🏴‍☠️

[@carolineault6360]

hello Heidi, i have been watching your channel for a few months now. i admire your strength and sense of humour. i love your shopping trolly to. i live in a care home and your boating tales keep me smiling throughout the day. a hello to jackie and pudding, i hope he continues to keep well. ps, I would really love an hello and i look forward to your next upload.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Ahoy Caroline 😄 thanks for watching … I’ll see what I can do 😄😆🏴‍☠️

[@tonycarter3756]

Very reminiscent of living out in the sticks -groceries on handlebars up and down the hills ,disasters with spuds rolling down the road and plastered with mud ! Don’t you just love it 🙂

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂 you need a sexy granny trolley Tony 😂

[@andrewhood3674]

Loving the blogs there is a lovelly mooring just two rings and views down the valley at disley stayed there for 3 days in october it was lovelly

[@andrewhood3674]

Violinist video towns is the what 3 words location

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

That’s next weeks video 😂 I just need to edit it all together 😄🏴‍☠️

[@Boating_David]

Always a pain when you cant get your arse end in ! Just around the corner from where you moored on the bend I tried to get in once and the same thing happened. But you can forgive the Peak Forest anything it's gorgeous!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Oh David, it’s beautiful 😃❤️ low water at the moment though 😂😂

[@martynbuzzing3327]

What a life you lead. Well jealous 👍

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Martyn … I love it but it can be hard work 😂🏴‍☠️

[@MrOVERANOUT]

Thank goodness for a big pole. Well done on freeing yourself, it looked beached good and proper. The black hand gang does it again.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂 waters low up here … I’ve seen a few grounding too so not just me hahaaa they pumping water in from everywhere at the moment …. I’m loving it though, it’s beautiful ❤️🏴‍☠️

[@django1364]

love you, love your contents, love your accent, love how you play with words, great job keep them coming stay safe and be bless..cheerios😃

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Awww thank you for your lovely comment 😃🏴‍☠️

[@dba750]

Congrats on the new sponsor. Loads of the equine vloggers have it too

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I’m loving them, I’ve a cupboard full 😂 great to grab when I’m doing a long cruise instead of having to moor up just to make a sandwich … it’s that 9 month shelf life that sold it for me 😃🏴‍☠️

[@leedavies3629]

Nice one 🙂🏴‍☠️✌️

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Lee 😃🏴‍☠️

[@jimcondes4011]

Thanks!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Jim 😄🏴‍☠️

[@Steve9357]

Aye! Yes ma'am not all fun and games! Can see where a small winch might come in handy on the wench! Always good to have foodstuffs on hand so i am going to look into some yfoods as well. Stay safe Heidi an see you on the next go round!🦜🏴‍☠️🥃

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

The next cruise was in much better weather 😂 I just need to start putting it all together now … I’m trying to show it’s not always sunshine and rainbows 😂😂

[@beverleypearson1712]

Thanks

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you very much Beverley 😄🏴‍☠️

[@shanehumberstone5262]

Hey,be careful when you’re going past swizzles factory,you’ll be wanting to go in 😜😜😜😜

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂 can you go in? I may try on the way back if I’ve time as going to explore different places on the way and way back if there is time … water is low up here and I’m worried about the lock closures 😂😂🏴‍☠️

[@shanehumberstone5262]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate I think you can,Colin from foxes afloat went in on all accounts and got loads o sweets

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

@@shanehumberstone5262 oooh exciting 😂 thank you 🏴‍☠️

[@shanehumberstone5262]

I love swizzles sweets mainly Parma violets and rainbow drops,I’ve bought lots of boxes of each that I ordered on their website 😜😜😜

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂

[@scrummydoo]

Another brill vid,,, keep up the good work you xx

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Bloody hell Dave, this was months ago 😂😂🏴‍☠️

[@scrummydoo]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate I missed it somehow xxx sorry

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

@@scrummydoo 😂😂😂 it will soon be that cold again

[@scrummydoo]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate Arrrrgh

[@markgruenberg6277]

Hope you have better weather soon. Be well and stay safe.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

It’s been beautiful… I just have to edit it all together for next week video 😂🏴‍☠️

[@billydale9779]

Just started following you I follow all the rest of the boaters we walk up and down there all the time so hope to bump into you some time

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you Billy 😄🏴‍☠️

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid on your channel; good see you cranking it on the cut nice place to moor up thanks lee

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks for watching Lee 😃🏴‍☠️

[@mjallenuk]

Oh that was a tough situation to be in... Would have been handy to have crew on board for that one! Still as you say it's best to show the realities lest folk think it's all sunshine and Kingfishers!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Matt, it was a miserable day 😂 but the next cruise is all the sunshine, I just need to put it all together now for next week 😂😂

[@mjallenuk]

I'm already looking forward to it? Hopefully something rum based along the way 😉

[@kirstenmadsen2628]

That elsam out of order happens quite often. That is a bit concerning. You ever considered composting and what about pump-out,can you only Emory them at marinas 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I have no space to compost unfortunately and pump outs are expensive and they are often broken … when we were frozen in for 3 weeks a couple of years ago I was able to walk my cassette to the nearest elsan but the boats with pump outs were stranded 😂😂

[@stevesrepairs5778]

Thanks Heidi for a vary damp cruise but hopefully you'll be getting lots of lovely sunny weather by now. Take care and all the best. Stevie

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Next video was all filmed in the glorious sunshine … I just need to put it together now 😂🏴‍☠️

[@kathpitman2202]

Thanks Heidi we are having nice sunshine on the east coast of Yorkshire not red hot but nice always enjoy watching your adventures Hope pudding is ok I have a dog don’t know what I would do without her

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Kath, I have little Puddin tomorrow night 😃🏴‍☠️ it’s been glorious this last week or so, so next weeks video will be in the sunshine … I just need to edit it all together first 😂😂 I’m usually a week or so behind as the editing takes so long 😂😂

[@dragnfli520]

It would be great if CRT would dredge next to the tow path so boats can actually get moored up! Love your vids Heidi, keep em coming!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you … the Peak it just suffering from low water at the moment unfortunately but yes I wish they would too 😂😂😂

[@neilwilkins7686]

Sometimes it's better to be moist rather than dripping 🤔

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂

[@talesfromthetiller]

Totaly agtee on the granny trolly, we have just purchased ours this week, life changing !!!!!!!!! :)

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂 great for booze 😂😂

[@talesfromthetiller]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate our creeked a bit with the 24 bottles of Red wine :)

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

@@talesfromthetiller 😂😂😂😂 cheers 🏴‍☠️

[@TrevsTravelsByNarrowboat]

I am following you closely on the Macc and Peat, as I am heading that way. I am at Kidsgrove at the moment, and I will leave here hopefully timing it just right for the Bosley lock fight, open day.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Awww you will love it Trev, I’m heading down Marple towards Manchester next week 😄🏴‍☠️

[@iansands3673]

Was watching some other boaters in your area...looks shallow...good luck pet!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Yes it’s very low at the moment but they pumping in water and shut Bosley and Marple flights a few days a week to conserve water but it’s very beautiful … I’m loving it up here 😄🏴‍☠️

[@stevengoddard9185]

enjoyed big time 😊

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thanks Steven … it was just one of them damp dull days but next weeks video was recorded in beautiful sunshine, I just need to put it all together now 😂😂

[@stevengoddard9185]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate Glad u managed to moor the boat no its a pain. I.m at Audlem locks my m8 is having a nightmare on the Huddersfield been told he can't go through tunnel till 29th and also getting stuck on mooring grrrrr take care stay safe xx

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I did the Huddersfield narrow 2 years ago with Jakki onboard and we both swore never to do it again 😂😂 it was such hard work constantly letting water down

[@stevengoddard9185]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate Don't blame you my mate 73 and single boater and his cursing lol. I.m 63 and never gonna do it to better water management. I seen will go through it 😩. Xx

[@jacquelineryde7339]

Really enjoying your vlogs, thank you for doing them. Learning a lot 👍

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😄🏴‍☠️

[@sheilajoseph9953]

God vlog, Heid i thought you would have HUGE trolly to fit a few crates of rum 🤣😂 seriously any thing to save ones back from carrying heavy shopping. Glad you managed to get boat free your boat from shallow water. ❤

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Sheila 😂 I like a big un 😂😂🏴‍☠️

[@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501]

Brilliant vlog. Lovely cruise. Contemplating this move to canals still but I’d go nto mega panic mode if I got stuck lol. Well done you. Best wishes.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Ahoy, we are just experiencing very low water levels on the Peak at the moment hence the restricted use of Marple and Bosley locks and all the pumps working … lots of people get grounded it’s just i show it and plastered on KZbin 😂😂 don’t worry about it, once grounded you just get the kettle on and wait for another boat to pull you off 😂😂

[@kirstenmadsen2628]

Good tip thanks

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😃🏴‍☠️

[@rikkiharcourt3868]

Ah so it is not all adventure and romantic watery bliss. I often wonder. I shall ride along with you for a while or experience a bit of reality.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I show it all - warts and all 😂😂

[@elizabethramsay2564]

Hi Heidi. As usual loved the video and you give us an insight into every aspect of living on your boat, warts and all as they say. Thanks. Stay safe out there.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you Elizabeth 😄🏴‍☠️

[@tugboatsoutham]

I love the upper Peak. We would have been up there on "Hazel" over Easter but they closed Marple locks on the day we would have had to go up. Interesting fact. Just outside Marple on the outside you can see the remains of a short canal arm that led to a coalpit. The mine was known as Arm Pit.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Oooh cool that’s a fab name arm pit … awww such a pity you didn’t get up here … well I’ll be heading your way and down through Manchester in a couple of weeks … I’m dreading it 😂😂😂

[@tugboatsoutham]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate No need to dread it. We're quite civilised you know. There's very little cannibalism in Greater Manchester nowadays. I might even be able to find you a lockwheeler to speed you on your way if you give me a few days notice..

[@markwaddington2130]

Make sure you showcase Romiley when you get there - center of the Universe ( well opinions may vary :) )

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Can you moor in Romiley? Or if I blink will I miss it ? I’m going to moor in a few places on the way to bugsworth basin then in different places on the way back 😂😂🏴‍☠️

[@markwaddington2130]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate Yep you will find places - I have seen boats moored up near the road bridge which you'll see going over you once in Romiley. I don't know about the depth though.... I will ask my friend who lives on the canal on a boat - (you passed him a week or so ago) - he moored in Romiley about 12 months ago. Great channel you run here. Cheers!

[@johnallen148]

Hi Heidi,well you showed us how to get of when you beached her Heidi what Draft are you got to say you are very good handling your narrowboat I admire you ,you sure know how to get two hands on it and pull it off lol 😆 hehe you don’t need two hands for me more like two fingers oops sorry for being a little rude hehe ,I always enjoy your blogs you have a great sense of humour,well till next time take care keep yourself safe xx,john 😂😆🙏🌹👀⚓️🎡⚔️🛠🪓

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂 there are low water levels on the Peak at the moment hence the pumps and lock restrictions 😂 a few boaters are getting stuck but they not plastering it all over KZbin like me 😂😂😂 I’m about 2ft 9 John 😄🏴‍☠️

[@nicolasshaw9408]

Oh dear l know the feeling so well of not being able to get the backend in my boat has a 27" draft it's a real Bugger. Still you found a better spot ☺️

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Yes and the water levels are low up here at the moment hence the pumps and lock restrictions …. Lots have had problems trying to moor, it’s just I plaster it all over KZbin 😂😂

[@nicolasshaw9408]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate trouble is not enough rain, shame but we definitely need more rain.

[@nicolasshaw9408]

Me to l email CRT with pictures of my backend sticking out. Oh er missis the CRT really need to do some dredging instead of leaving us deep drafted boats doing it for them by scraping along the bottom.

[@lorrainerichardson3280]

I had my fingers crossed as you hefted the coal onto the boat. There's nothing better than sitting in front of a fire on a misty murky day. Can't believe Friday is here again so soon. Take care =-)

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks for watching Lorraine, have a fabulous day 😃🏴‍☠️

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

Love to see a lady that knows how to get her hands dirty...loll

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂

[@davidcollishaw2771]

I also like the idea mooring in the middle of nowhere for weeks at a time (as it's the best way to dispose of the bodies). I've been what I guess you call a prepper even before I was a soldier so like to make sure I can live a month or two with minimal or no shopping mainly to deal with when times are tight. It's one aspect of narrowboat design I'm thinking about as being a kitchen/bedroom fitter storage I guess is my thing and I've always been frustrated at the crap storage on the rental boats I've had. I've been thinking underfloor cold storage, using noodles as Insulation, over head can racks and luggage nets.. I can also trap and forage to suppliment my pasta and sauce or ramen noodles. Clean rainwater or use rubble sacks and clippits to store extra water. Tho at a push I can clean cut water to drink.( I know it's fresh cos there's fish in it ) if you do the same canals you could even plant veg out in the hedges and harvest it later like some folks do with herb gardens. take a leaf out of uboat life and fill the shower with food and drinkables -. It's not like anyone will object to the smell. You can probably get a big enough bladder to make a wine bed. Start using a guzunder and you aren't tied to the need to empty the elsan. It can also be used to repel boarders. It's another very dry spring so let's hope you don't get your bottom stuck anywhere else.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂 thanks David, the problem with being a continuous cruiser is you do still have to move every 2 weeks legally, so I only need 2 weeks worth of supplies luckily 😂😂 we having really water problems on the Peak forest at the moment, hence the pumps and shutting of the Bosley and Marple lock flights to conserve water, so lots of others grounding and getting stuck it’s just that I show it and they don’t 😂😂🏴‍☠️

[@davidcollishaw2771]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate two weeks till you move but if you up on the Leeds Liverpool or they close the cut due to a badger infestation you can be months without a decent shop if you want it that way. Amazing where you can stash stuff Your.only.limits are gas and poo IMO. For the challenge I cycled for two weeks with all food and fuel with me so probably an extra 15 kg at least. Worked great except.for the first day when my route was suuuuper hilly and had three railway foot bridges to negotiate. Unfortunately cycle routes don't have locks to make life easier and I didn't get to my overnight at a services on the chesterfield canal till two in the morning. And it rained the last three hours. Poo my life as they say. PS - is there a canal variant of Davey Jones locker?

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

@@davidcollishaw2771 😂😂 Yes I’ve been stuck for 3 months too when on the Rochdale but luckily I was near Todmorden so had plenty of shops 😂 I love not having to rely on shops though …. Still loving this life though - it’s the best ever 😂🏴‍☠️

[@davidcollishaw2771]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate well at least you don't have to consider drinking your own widdle (mind you depending on your imbibance it could well have the alcohol content of a fine wine) or eating the ships dog/junior crew member.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂😂

[@vicflaggon6124]

Well done Heidi . I have been stuck on the Preston end of the Lancaster a couple times ,had to pole around abit lol , shame about the mucky weather ,keep smiling girl :) loverly video again .

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks very much Vic, it was just one of them dark, damp miserable days 😂😂🏴‍☠️

[@lakeshoregraduate]

I find myself "ducking" when you go under a bridge...

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Me too 😂😂

[@sixthspirit]

Oh Heidi, if you must try to flog us sponsor items you could have made it rum based . I am quite partial to Hampden estate Jamaican rum ... just saying like ... ;)

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂 Now that would be perfect 😂😂 I only include items I think people will find useful though and I’m loving these Y food drinks as they last 9 months so I thought they would be great to show 😄🏴‍☠️

[@amandasummersgill9701]

Hi Heidi, as you may know, I'm new to watching your videos and slowly catching up, but I just had to tell you that I work in that Asda! I've been there since it opened and even before when it was the co op. Wayheyyy I might have served you! 😊

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Whey hey 😃🏴‍☠️

[@tonyhayes-piuk]

Another great video, appreciated. I have also signed up for the Yfood, great suggestion from you. Take care and safe boating.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I hope you enjoy them too 😃🏴‍☠️ great to keep in the cupboard for when you’re low on supplies or on a long cruise 😃🏴‍☠️

[@bryanflanigan4604]

How deep draft is your boat? I even like the rainy episodes. Miss Jackie and puddin though.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

About 2ft 8 I think it … I have a big pro due to the mid engine …. The peak at the moment has low water levels hence the pumps and closure of Bosley and Marple flights … lots of boats getting grounded but they don’t video it and put it on KZbin 😂😂😂

[@elainesodano5424]

Yay! It’s been a week, you crack me up. My bum would be having trouble getting in those spots too but I float quite well lolol that is a big shaft! Is that the one you found? Nice bit of wood 😂😂😂 I’m still thinking about a boat but I think I need to start with a 30ft or something. I kinda like the Beavers coz you can hook it up to your car and go on different canals and stuff not sure atm. Thanks for all your insights and information I truly appreciate it all.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Those Beavers are awesome … and a shallow draft. David from cruising the cut did a video on them 😄 we have low water levels up here at the moment hence the pumps and restrictions on the locks so a few boats getting grounded but they don’t put it all over KZbin 😂😂😂

[@elainesodano5424]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate i do love a traditional narrowboat though with the boatman’s cabin layout with a separate place to sleep and I’d like a nice bath tub 😂 I saw David’s small boat vlog too that’s what gave me the idea. I quite fancy cruising the French Canals too. Have you ever thought of venturing across the Channel or to Ireland?

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

@@elainesodano5424 it’s the expense of getting my boat over there … I’ve a few friends over in Ireland at the moment with their boats … it looks awesome ☘️

[@elainesodano5424]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate true the Rum Wench could cost a few doubloons to get there. 😂😂

[@sandrawillis243]

Me & Joy just watched that together. Love the supernoodles in the shopping. Didn't see much alcohol. Are you ill?

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂 Im trying to be good 😂🏴‍☠️

[@endeavour2968]

Ive wondered about a granny trolley but not sure it would suit me. I’m just not that fashionable, maybe after a stiff drink, Dutch courage

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂 I’ve never been one for the latest fashions but I feel so trendy when I’m walking with it 😂😂

[@g.g.dunnitt9181]

Hi there. Good to see last week that you got wood and managed to get rid of a troublesome log! Lol. How's First Mate Puddin doing? I hope he's making progress with his new medication. You certainly seem to love the Macc, but will you be coming down my neck of the woods on the Staffs and Worcs any time soon?. I often walk my dog along the towpath down to the Botterham staircase, or up to the Bratch- not-really-a-staircase!.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I’ve posted about Puddin today on insta and Facebook 😃 he has some new wheels now 😂 I’ll hopefully be doing the S&W later in the year but the Gailey end and I’ll turn at Wolverhampton and go on the Shroppie I think …. Still no full plan 😂

[@g.g.dunnitt9181]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate Hi Heidi, Although the S&W goes through some lovely countryside, once you get to Stourport you've only got two options, go onto the Severn (not easy!) or just turn round and go back the way you've just come.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Ahoy! Yes I’ve been to Stourport in the past … I often go on part of it when doing the 4 counties 😄🏴‍☠️

[@g.g.dunnitt9181]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate For those dark rainy days when you don't want to cruise and you're looking for something to pass the time, you should you read my latest book-The Best Manure for Your Roses, by G G Dunnit.

[@ralphwood5875]

I've seen the Peak Forest canal on other Vlogs and it is quite beautiful, just like you Heidi *WG*I hope its nice weather for you and good cruising weather with pleasant company. Fridge topped up and I made you a nice pot of Earl Grey too. I bet you,re missing Jacki and dear old Pudding too perhaps you'll compose some new music or give me a skype. Take care luvz ya lots XXX

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I’ve got really terrible internet at the moment Ralph, but give me a week or so and I’ll arrange it (I’m staying put now for a good few days, so I hope when I move it’s better internet) thanks for the rums 😃🏴‍☠️ I can Skype text if you want though, no probs 😃🏴‍☠️

[@ralphwood5875]

Ok Hun I'll email you and we can set a mutual time XX

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

I loved it Heidi. This one really showed what it's like out here! I'm glad to see your talent and hard work is started to pay off (just like I knew it would) PS. I watch and enjoy all your videos, but I don't comment on all of them, as I don't want to be a pest haha!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Awww bless you thanks Vince … I watch and enjoy all yours too 😄🏴‍☠️❤️

[@wb7181]

Thanks again for another fab vlog!!! How long does it take to actually moor a narrrowboat single-handedly? Maybe a vid showing how you go about it might be an idea for a future vlog? Take care :-)

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I’ll try to show mooring up future video. However once I’m in, it doesn’t take long to be honest … it’s just the Peak is currently suffering low water levels hence the pumps and restricted use of Bosley and Marple locks so it always makes things a bit harder being so shallow 😂🏴‍☠️

[@wb7181]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate "However once I’m in, it doesn’t take long to be honest" - tell me about it ;-)

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂😂😂

[@dboots133]

hiya narrowboat pirate, "trolley dolly" ive just been wondering about your Bottom, is it V shaped or Flat bottomed or like mine its gone pear shaped lol. ps try rocking the boat from side to side while in reverse to get unstuck, kind regards jenny&dave mon&bec canal..

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Flat bottomed but suffering from very low water up here hence the pumps and lock restrictions 😂 lots of boats grounding but they not putting all over KZbin 😂 I couldn’t rock it as it was on stones and boulders 😩 it couldn’t move 😂😂